Description

Stephen King's epic post-apocalyptic novel plunges readers into a world decimated by a superflu, where the few survivors must grapple with the elemental struggle between good and evil. As the remnants of humanity choose between following the benevolent guidance of Mother Abagail or the malevolent allure of Randall Flagg, the Dark Man, they are drawn into a final confrontation that will determine the fate of civilization. This sprawling narrative explores themes of faith, moral strength, and the consequences of unchecked ambition, all set against the backdrop of a world struggling to rebuild.

Available Editions

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paperback

Vintage

Published Aug 7, 2012

1201 pages

ISBN: 9780307947307

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hardcover

Doubleday

Published Jan 1, 1990

1153 pages

ISBN: 9780385199575

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paperback

Hodder

Published Jan 1, 2007

1344 pages

ISBN: 9780340951446

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First Published

1978

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Stand by Stephen King.

Death/Grief
Violence
War/Trauma
Substance Use